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Permit Class Permit Number ,
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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' Coastal Resources Commission /
MAR 0 8 2002 : ermit ,
pl1l.OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT /
RALEIGH for '
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to N.C. Department of Transportation, 1548 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1548 '
Authorizing development in Carteret County at Adj. White Oak River, at the northeast corner of /
• the bridge from Cedar Point to Swansboro as requested in the permittee's application dated 9/7/01. incl. supplemental ,
' letter dated 11/20/01, and the attached workplan drawings (7): 5 dated as received on 9/28/01, and 2 dated 11/19/01. /
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/ This permit, issued on 2/l2/02 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
be subject to fines,imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Cedar Point Mitigation Site
/ s 1) This permit does not convey or imply approval of the suitability of this property for compensatory
/ wetland mitigation for any particular project. The use of any portion of this site as compensatory '
mitigation for future projects will be determined on a case-by-case basis during the CAMA permit '
review and consistency process.
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, 2) The permittee shall conduct a wetland delineation to determine the amount of low marsh and the amount ,
of high marsh currently on the site prior to the initiation of construction and once again after the site has
achieved its hydrologic and vegetative success criteria. The results of these wetland delineations shall
/ be submitted to DCM for approval. '
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(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
' This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DENR and the '
' other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. /
' date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or /
' continuance as the case may be. /
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permit must be accessible on-site to Department 7,,,...,,///
, personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. (/ �/
nna D. Moffitt,Director ,
• Any maintenance work or project modification not covered Division of Coastal Mana ement
' hereunder requires further Division approval. g
' All work must cease when the permit expires on This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. '
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December 31, 2005
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' In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees /,
' that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal ` �'� t� �� L .
/ Management Program. Signature of Permittee /

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Permit Class Permit Number ,
, ' NEW 19-02 ,
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
/ C ,r: Department of Environment and Natural Resources /
' RECELV i k.. .' and /
/ Coastal Resources Commission /
MAR 0 8 2002 ermtt.
COASTAL MANAGEMENTRA , /
pbLOF LEIGH for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
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X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to N.C. Department of Transportation, 1548 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1548 '
Authorizing development in Carteret County at Adi.White Oak River, at the northeast corner of
• the bridge from Cedar Point to Swansboro as requested in the permittee's application dated 9/7/01. incl. supplemental ,
' letter dated 11/20/01, and the attached workplan drawings (7): 5 dated as received on 9/28/01, and 2 dated 11/19/01. /
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• This permit, issued on 2/12/02 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
be subject to fines,imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
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Cedar Point Mitigation Site
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wetland mitigation for any particular project. The use of any portion of this site as compensatory '
mitigation for future projects will be determined on a case-by-case basis during the CAMA permit
review and consistency process.
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/ 2) The permittee shall conduct a wetland delineation to determine the amount of low marsh and the amount ,
of high marsh currently on the site prior to the initiation of construction and once again after the site has
achieved its hydrologic and vegetative success criteria. The results of these wetland delineations shall /
/ be submitted to DCM for approval. /
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(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
' This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DENR and the '
' other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. /
• date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or
/ continuance as the case may be.
, This permit must be accessible on-site to Department
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, personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. t/ l� /
• Any maintenance work or project modification not covered
7,,.,_ nna D. Moffitt, Director /
' Division of Coastal Management '
hereunder requires further Division approval.
' All work must cease when the permit expires on This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. '
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December 31, 2005
' In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees ,
/ that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal ��" �1 2 ; C ,
• Management Program. Signature of Permittee /
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
,• 3) Mitigation or other remedial actions may be required for permanent impacts to coastal wetlands if the ,
mitigation site fails to meet its hydrologic and vegetative success criteria within 5 years of project
construction.
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4) Mitigation or other remedial actions may be required for temporarily impacted coastal wetlands that
have not reattained jurisdictional wetland status within 3 years of project construction.
• 5) The permittee shall minimize the need to cross wetlands in transporting equipment to the maximum
extent practicable. Mats will be used when crossing wetlands to minimize temporary wetland impacts.
' NOTE: The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM)will not require mitigation for the '
approximately .237 acres of shallow bottom habitat that is being filled to construct the project.
,• 6) The temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated ,
wetlands is not authorized. This condition also applies to removal of the existing breakwater.
• 7) No excavation of shallow water bottom or any wetlands is authorized by this permit, except as depicted
on the attached workplan drawings.
, 8) No excavated or fill material will be placed at any time in any vegetated wetlands or surrounding waters,
outside of the areas indicated on the attached workplan drawings.
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9) All fill material must be clean and free of any pollutants, except in trace quantities.
10) All excavated materials will be confined above mean high water and landward of regularly or irregularly '
flooded vegetated wetlands behind adequate dikes or other retaining structures to prevent spillover of
solids into any vegetated wetlands or surrounding waters, except for those areas where the excavated
materials will be used as substrate for marsh restoration as described in the attached permit application. ,
Construction of the tidal channel
• 11) Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent short term and long term erosion of the side slopes of the '
tidal channel.
,• 12) The tidal channel bank will be at approximately 1.0 feet elevation, and the bottom of the tidal channel ,
will be at approximately 0.00 feet elevation. Excavation of the tidal channel shall not exceed
approximately 0.00 elevation.
Construction of the Breakwater Structure '
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,• 13) The existing deteriorating offshore breakwater fill shall be removed in its entirety, including the
associated manmade debris (wood, tires, fiberglass panels and concrete rubble.) ,
' 14) The authorized alig
nment of the proposed breakwater structure must be staked by a representative of
DCM within a maximum of 30 days prior to the start of any construction.
15) The new breakwater structure must be completely constructed prior to the commencement of excavation ,
and grading behind the breakwater. ,
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
,• 16) No backfill of the breakwater or any other filling of wetlands, estuarine waters or public trust areas is ,
authorized by this permit, except as depicted on the attached workplan drawings.
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17) The height of the permitted breakwater shall not exceed six inches above mean high water or the normal '
water level. '
18) Placement of the rock breakwater shall be limited to the areas as depicted on the attached workplan
drawings. The breakwater rock must be clean and free from loose dirt or any pollutant except in trace ,
quantities. It must be of a size sufficient to prevent its movement from the site by wave or current
action.
19) The breakwater shall be marked at 50 foot intervals with yellow reflectors extending at least three feet
above mean high water.
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• 20) The permittee shall maintain the breakwater in good condition and in conformance with the terms and
conditions of this permit or the remaining breakwater structure shall be removed within 90 days of
notification from DCM.
NOTE: The permittee and/or his contractor is strongly encouraged to contact a representative of the
North Carolina Coastal Federation at [phone] to discuss the breakwater structure design
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prior to project initiation.
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Sedimentation and Erosion Control r
' 21) This project is in a High Quality Water Zone and must comply with the Design Standards in Sensitive '
Watersheds, 15A NCAC 4B .0124. '
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, 22) This project must conform to all requirements of the NC Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and NC ,
DOT's Memorandum of Agreement with the Division of Land Resources.
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' 23) Immediately prior to the initiation of construction, the permittee shall install turbidity curtains in the /
water area immediately adjacent to the mitigation site, including the existing and proposed breakwater /
structure. The turbidity curtains are to be properly maintained and retained in the water until '
construction is complete. The turbidity curtains shall be removed when turbidity within the curtains
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reaches ambient levels.
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• 24) In order to protect water quality, runoff from construction must not visibly increase the amount of
' suspended sediments in adjacent waters.
25) Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control devices, measures or structures must be implemented to
, ensure that eroded materials do not enter adjacent wetlands, watercourses and property (e.g. silt fence, ,
diversion swales or berms, sand fence, etc.). /
Use of Cedar Point Mitigation Site as mitigation for future project impacts
' 26) The final mitigation credits generated at this site will be determined by the difference between the
results of the pre and post-construction wetland delineations required by Condition No. 2 of this CAMA
permit.

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' ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
,• 27) If this site is to be used as mitigation for future project impacts, written concurrence must be obtained ,
from DCM, the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ), the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF)
and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) that post-construction monitoring demonstrates
that hydrologic and vegetative success criteria have been met. Although annual monitoring reports to '
' DCM, DWQ, DMF and WRC will not be required, hydrologic and vegetative monitoring data shall be
made available to review agencies at such time as the site is proposed for use as mitigation.
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• NOTE: Mitigation credit for marsh restoration will not be allowed for the footprint of the new
breakwater structure.
' NOTE: If this site is to be used as mitigation for future project impacts, the permittee should revise the '
Cedar Point Mitigation Site Final Mitigation Planning Report currently dated November 2000.
The revised report should include the final approved site plan as described in the permit ,
application package dated 9/7/01, including the supplemental letter dated 11/20/01, and the ,
attached workplan drawings (7): 5 dated as received on 9/28/01, and 2 dated 11/19/01. The
Cedar Point mitigation site Final Mitigation Planning Report should also be revised to include
any conditions of this CAMA permit and should also include an as-built report.
NOTE: If this site is to be used as mitigation for future project impacts, the entire mitigation site of
approximately 14.34 acres covered by this permit shall be protected in perpetuity in its restored
state according to the approved final mitigation plan and shall be owned by the permittee or its
approved designee. An appropriate conservation easement, deed restriction or other appropriate
instrument shall be attached to the title for the subject property and a copy of such provided to
DCM.
• NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the permittee monitor reference areas or biological benchmarks
concurrently with the mitigation area in order to provide adequate data to determine success.
General ,
' 28) No attempt will be made by the permittee to prevent the free and full use by the public of all navigable '
waters adjacent to the authorized work. The permitted activity must not interfere with the public's right '
to free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States.
,• 29) The authorized activity will not cause an unacceptable interference with navigation.
• 30) The N.C. Division of Water Quality has authorized the proposed project under General Water Quality
Certification No. 3274 (DWQ Project No. 01-1850), which was issued on 1/14/02. Any violation of this '
General Water Quality Certification will be considered a violation of this CAMA permit.
• NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional permits, approvals or
authorizations that may be required. ,
/ NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) authorized the proposed project under Nationwide /
Permit No. 27 (Action ID Number 200100396) which was issued on 1/29/02.
• NOTE: The permittee is encouraged to contact the Public Health Pest Management Section at (919)733- ,
6407 to discuss mosquito control measures. ,

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' ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
,• 27) If this site is to be used as mitigation for future project impacts, written concurrence must be obtained ,
from DCM, the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ), the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF)
and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) that post-construction monitoring demonstrates
' that hydrologic and vegetative success criteria have been met. Although annual monitoring reports to '
DCM, DWQ, DMF and WRC will not be required, hydrologic and vegetative monitoring data shall be
made available to review agencies at such time as the site is proposed for use as mitigation.
NOTE: Mitigation credit for marsh restoration will not be allowed for the footprint of the new
breakwater structure.
' NOTE: If this site is to be used as mitigation for future project impacts, the permittee should revise the '
Cedar Point Mitigation Site Final Mitigation Planning Report currently dated November 2000.
The revised report should include the final approved site plan as described in the permit
application package dated 9/7/01, including the supplemental letter dated 11/20/01, and the ,
attached workplan drawings (7): 5 dated as received on 9/28/01, and 2 dated 11/19/01. The
Cedar Point mitigation site Final Mitigation Planning Report should also be revised to include
any conditions of this CAMA permit and should also include an as-built report.
NOTE: If this site is to be used as mitigation for future project impacts, the entire mitigation site of
approximately 14.34 acres covered by this permit shall be protected in perpetuity in its restored ,
state according to the approved final mitigation plan and shall be owned by the permittee or its ,
approved designee. An appropriate conservation easement, deed restriction or other appropriate
instrument shall be attached to the title for the subject property and a copy of such provided to '
DCM.
• NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the permittee monitor reference areas or biological benchmarks
concurrently with the mitigation area in order to provide adequate data to determine success.
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General
' 28) No attempt will be made by the permittee to prevent the free and full use by the public of all navigable '
waters adjacent to the authorized work. The permitted activity must not interfere with the public's right '
to free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States.
, 29) The authorized activity will not cause an unacceptable interference with navigation.
• 30) The N.C. Division of Water Quality has authorized the proposed project under General Water Quality
Certification No. 3274 (DWQ Project No. 01-1850), which was issued on 1/14/02. Any violation of this '
General Water Quality Certification will be considered a violation of this CAMA permit.
• NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional permits, approvals or
authorizations that may be required. ,
• NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) authorized the proposed project under Nationwide
Permit No. 27 (Action ID Number 200100396) which was issued on 1/29/02.
• NOTE: The permittee is encouraged to contact the Public Health Pest Management Section at (919)733- ,
6407 to discuss mosquito control measures. ,
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F.EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
November 20, 2001
Department of Environment, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Attention: Mr. Bill Arrington
Hestron Plaza II, 151 B, Highway 24
Morehead City,North Carolina 28557
Subject: Onslow and Carteret Counties, Construction of Swansboro and Cedar
Point Mitigation Sites, TIP No. R-2105WM.
Dear Mr. Arrington:
As you know,the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
requested authorization under a CAMA Major Development Permit to construct marsh
sites called Cedar Point and Swansboro. We appreciate the assistance you have provided
on these two projects. The purpose of this letter is to update the permit application, dated
September 7,2001, for Cedar Point and to request that Division of Coastal Management
(DCM)process the permit application for Cedar Point separate from Swansboro.
The NCDOT has reviewed and incorporated comments from a field review
meeting on Cedar Point. Changes can be noted on the attached drawing that is noted as
"Figure 2, Proposed Conditions". The elevation for tidal creek bottom flowing through
the site has been raised to 0.00' elevation as opposed to the original proposed elevation of
—0.65'. In addition,the elevation for the top of the channel is now 1.00' elevation in
place of 0.35' elevation as originally proposed. The rationale behind the raising of the
elevation is due to NCDOT learning from the location of successful elevation(1.00')for
Spartina alterniflora at another mitigation site.
The NCDOT has reduced disturbance to the existing marsh by raising the
elevation of the channel bottom to 0.0' elevation. The proposed project will now disturb
2,718 square feet(0.06 acre) of existing marsh, and, of this total disturbance, 801 square
feet(0.018 acre)of existing marsh will be converted to open water. Previous totals were
0.038 acre from conversion to open water, and 0.072 acre disturbed by hand clearing.
Therefore,total available mitigation has been detailed in Table 1.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548

Table 1. Summary of Mitigation at Cedar Point Mitigation Site
Mitigation Type Species Planted Mitigation Area Mitigation Credits
Low Marsh Restore S. alterniflora 0.36 acre* 0.18 acre*
High Marsh Restore S.patens 0.42 acre 0.21 acre
Totals 0.78 acre* 0.39 acre*
"*"indicates that 0.018 acre(at 1:1 ratio)of low marsh has been subtracted from this-total to compensate for construction related
impacts to existing marsh community.
The NCDOT asks DCM to process the permit application for Cedar Point at this
time separate from Swansboro. This request is necessary in order to meet NCDOT's
potential construction schedule for the site because there are issues with the Swansboro
project. The time required to resolve these issues will prevent constructing the
Swansboro project this coming spring. Consequently,NCDOT will submit a separate
permit for the Swansboro project if these issues can be resolved, and NCDOT decides to
proceed with the Swansboro project.
The NCDOT also notes that the Section 404 Nationwide Permit 27 issued by the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)may need to be modified since the elevations at
Cedar Point project have been raised. The NCDOT asks that the USACE determine if
this modification is necessary.
Once again, the NCDOT appreciates your assistance in processing the CAMA
Major Development Permit for Cedar Point. If you have any questions,please contact
Mr. Phillip Todd of my staff at(919) 733-7844, Extension 314.
Sincerely,
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W. D. Gilmore,P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Dave Timpy,USACE, Wilmington
Ms. Kelly Williams,NCDCM, Raleigh
Mr. John Hennessy,NCDWQ, Raleigh
Mr. David Cox,NCWRC,Northside
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS,Raleigh
Mr. Ron Sechler,NMFS,Morehead City
Mr. Mike Street,NCDMF, Morehead City

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
September 7, 2001
Department of Environment, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Attention: Bill Arrington
Hestron Plaza II, 151 B, Highway 24
Morehead City,North Carolina 28557
Subject: Onslow and Carteret Counties, Construction of Swansboro and Cedar
Point Mitigation Sites, TIP No. R-2105WM.
Dear Mr. Arrington:
As you are aware, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
proposes to construct tidal marsh adjacent to NC 24 in Swansboro and Cedar Point. The
NCDOT submitted a Coastal Area Management Act(CAMA) Major Development
Permit in a letter dated November 9, 2000. In December 15, 2000, Mr. Phillip Todd of
my staff met with Ms. Tere Barrett of Division of Coastal Management to discuss the
permit application. Ms. Barrett described how the permit application was incomplete.
The purpose of this letter is to provide additional information to DCM in order for the
permit application to be processed.
Ms. Barrett said that plat maps of parcels would be needed. These maps have
been attached and provided with this letter.
The NCDOT has also produced maps showing the existing conditions, proposed
conditions, and areas disturbed by construction. These maps are for both Swansboro and
Cedar Point Sites. Additionally, a cross section of the existing breakwater structure that
is eroding has been included with the maps per a request of Ms. Barrett.
Ms. Barrett asked that NCDOT provide standard CAMA application information
for each site. A revised standard application has been attached to this letter.
As you aware, the NCDOT has already contacted adjacent landowners about its
CAMA permit application. A copy of green cards was provided to Ms. Tere Barrett in a
letter dated December 20, 2000.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATI DN:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWWDOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548

Mr. John Hennessy of N. C. Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) noted in an
email that additional copies of the mitigation planning documents were needed per
NCDWQ's rules. These additional copies will be provided with this supplemental
information for the CAMA permit application.
We appreciate DCM's assistance with this permit application. If additional
information about either mitigation area is needed, please contact Mr. Phillip Todd of my
staff at [phone], Extension 314.
Sincerely,
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k,),, W. D. Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Dave Timpy, USACE, Wilmington
Ms. Kelly Williams,NCDCM, Raleigh
Mr. John Hennessy,NCDWQ, Raleigh
Mr. David Cox,NCWRC,Northside
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS, Raleigh
Mr. Ron Sechler,NMFS, Morehead City
Mr. Mike Street,NCDMF, Morehead City

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TAMES B. HUNT JR. DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
November 9, 2000
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Department of Environment, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management DEC 0 5 2000
Hestron Plaza II, 151 B, Highway 24 COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Morehead City,North Carolina 28557
Attention: Ms. Tere Barrett
Subject: Onslow and Carteret Counties, Construction of Swansboro and Cedar
Point Mitigation Sites, TIP No. R-2105WM.
Dear Ms. Barrett:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation(NCDOT) proposes to
construct the Swansboro and Cedar Point Mitigation Sites in Onslow and Carteret
Counties. These two sites are located adjacent to NC 24. The NCDOT seeks
authorization under a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Major Development
Permit to construct these two mitigation sites. The NCDOT believes that all questions
related to the project have been resolved and desires to commence project construction as
soon as possible.
Project Purpose
The NCDOT plans to construct these two marsh sites as "up front" compensatory
mitigation for future transportation related projects to marsh and essential fish habitat in
White Oak River Basin. Currently, there is no designated road project requiring
compensatory mitigation generated by these projects. The NCDOT understands that
there are "risks" involved in constructing these two mitigation sites since there are not
any designated mitigation"needs" at this time.
Project Description: Cedar Point Mitigation Site
The Cedar Point Mitigation Site is located on the northeast side of NC 24, at the
south end of the bridge crossing the White Oak River(Figure 1). The site totals 14.34
acres which includes an upland peninsula, 1.07 acres of upland adjacent to NC 24, and
12.92 acres of an existing tidal marsh community.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US RALEIGH,NC

The mitigation concept for this site focuses on maximizing the restoration of low
marsh. The project design includes 1) excavating uplands to appropriate elevations for the
establishment of low tidal marsh, 2)constructing a breakwater structure and 3)creating a
channel to provide tidal exchange throughout the mitigation area and insure long-term
success.
Impacts to existing marsh have been minimized by limiting grade work to hand
removal. Impacts to the existing marsh total 0.038 acre from conversion to open water,
and 0.072 acre will be disturbed by hand clearing. The NCDOT will mitigate for
conversion to open water on-site (1:1 ratio), and does not intend to mitigate for areas
impacted by hand clearing. The potential mitigation credit for future NCDOT projects
totals 0.76 acre, or 0.38 acre of credit based on a 2:1 mitigation ratio.
A final mitigation planning document has been attached to this letter and is dated
November 2000. This document replaces the previously provided document dated July
2000.. Figures 2, 3 and 4 of the final document are design plans for the mitigation site.
Project Description: Swansboro Mitigation Site
The Swansboro Mitigation Site is located on the White Oak River,just north of
the intersection of Elm Street and NC 24. The site totals 0.63 acre that includes 0.16 acre
of existing marsh fringing the high ground.
The mitigation concept for this site focuses on maximizing the restoration of low
marsh. The proposed design plan involves lowering the grade at the site to restore low
and high marsh, constructing a channel through the site, and constructing a plunge pool at
a stormwater outfall discharging from NC 24. Impacts to the existing marsh total 0.012
acre from the conversion of marsh to open water, and 0.028 acre impacted will be
disturbed by hand clearing. This impact associated with conversion to open water will be
"deducted"from mitigation credit generated by site construction;therefore,potential
mitigation credit for future NCDOT projects totals 0.32 acre,or 0.16 acre of credit based
on a 2:1 mitigation ratio.
A final mitigation planning document has been attached to this letter and is dated
November 2000. This document replaces the previously provided document dated July
2000. Figures 2 and 3 of the final document are design plans for the mitigation site.
History of Mitigation Projects and Changes in Planning Reports
In August 1999,the NCDOT provided conceptual mitigation planning reports
dated July 1999 for comments to the following resources agencies: North Carolina
Division of Coastal Management(NCDCM),U. S. Army Corps of Engineers(USACE),
North Carolina Division of Water Quality(NCDWQ),North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission(NCWRC),National Marine Fisheries Service(NMFS),U. S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (UWFWS)and North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries(NCDMF).
CAMA Major Development Permit November 9, 2000
Swansboro/Cedar Point Mitigation Sites Page 2 of 5

In a letter dated September 2, 1999,NCDMF provided written response to the
conceptual mitigation planning reports dated July 1999. The NCDMF visited the site and
had no objection to the project. A copy of the letter is attached with this permit
application letter.
In separate letters dated September 7, 1999, NCDCM provided two comments on
the Cedar Point Marsh Mitigation Site and Swansboro Mitigation Site, Concept Reports
dated July 1999. These letters contained the same comments and are addressed together.
The first comment involved the use of the term"creation" in the report and
mitigation ratios. The term "creation" in the July 1999 was not used with respect to
mitigation credits but referred to construction of the site. It is NCDOT" opinion that each
site has been previously filled and considers each site to generate "restoration" credits.
The terminology has been "correctly" applied in both final reports dated November 2000.
The second comment dealt with monitoring hydrology. The report dated July
1999 stated that monitoring of hydrology would occur for one year. The NCDCM stated
that this is not acceptable and recommended a minimum of three years. This comment
has been incorporated into the final mitigation documents for both sites dated November
2000.
Agency representatives from NCDOT,NCDCM, USACE,NCDWQ,NCWRC,
USFWS and NMFS met at mitigation site on October 27, 1999. The mitigation concepts
presented in the reports dated July 1999 were discussed.
At Swansboro Mitigation Site, three changes have been made based on the site
review. First, the forebay has been replaced with a plunge pool. This change has been
noted in the final report for the site dated November 2000.
The second change involves the open channel. The open channel in the July 1999
report proposed connecting the proposed forebay and White Oak River. In the final
report dated November 2000, the open channel now extends through the mitigation site
from White Oak River. Figure 2 of the report depicts the channel's location.
The third change deals with the depth of the proposed open channel. Originally,
the channel was to be 2 feet deep. The proposed channel is now 1 foot deep as depicted
on Figure 2 of the November 2000 report.
At Cedar Point Mitigation Site, two changes have been made. First, the proposed
open channel is now 1 foot deep as opposed to 2 feet in the July 1999 document. This is
depicted in Figure 2 of the November 2000 report.
The second change involves the proposed construction of a breakwater. This
breakwater would replace the existing peninsula that is currently being eroded and
protects the existing marsh community to the east. Mr. Ron Sechler of NMFS provided
this suggestion at the October 1999 meeting. Literature from the Coastal Federation was
obtained to design the breakwater. The NCDOT plans to construct the proposed
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Swansboro/Cedar Point Mitigation Sites Page 3 of 5

breakwater between the existing peninsula and White Oak River, to remove the existing
peninsula and to plant low marsh after the peninsula is removed. The proposed
construction of the breakwater has been included in the final report dated November 2000
as text and depiction (Figure 3).
Mitigation Credits
These two mitigation sites together will generate 0.31 acre of low marsh
restoration credit (2:1 restoration credit ratio) and 0.23 acre of high marsh restoration
credit (2:1 restoration credit ratio). These totals include the amount deducted for
conversion of open water from existing marsh during project construction. These credits
will be applied to future impacts to marsh and EFH.
Table 1 summarizes mitigation credits per mitigation community type at Cedar
Point Mitigation Site.
Table 1. Summary of Mitigation at Cedar Point Mitigation Site
Mitigation Type Species Planted Mitigation Area Mitigation Credits
Low Marsh Restore S. altern?flora 0.34 acre* 0.17 acre*
High Marsh Restore S.patens 0.42 acre 0.21 acre
Totals 0.76 acre* 0.38 acre*
"*"indicates that 0.038 acre(at 1:1 ratio)of low marsh has been subtracted from this total to compensate for construction related
impacts to existing marsh community.
Table 2 summarizes mitigation credits per mitigation community type at
Swansboro Mitigation Site.
Table 2. Summary of Mitigation at Swansboro Mitigation Site
Mitigation Type Species Planted Mitigation Area Mitigation Credits
Low Marsh Restore S. alterniflora 0.28 acre* 0.14 acre*
High Marsh Restore S.patens 0.04 acre 0.02 acre
Totals 0.32 acre* 0.16 acre*
"*"indicates that 0.012 acre(at 1:1 ratio)of low marsh has been debited from this total to compensate for construction related
impacts to existing marsh community.
Summary of Permit Application
The NCDOT proposes to construct these two mitigation sites under a single
CAMA Major Development Permit. The pertinent CAMA applications forms (MP-1,
MP-2 and MP-6) and permit drawings for both proposed marsh mitigation sites are
attached to this cover letter as well as the fee for processing the permit application. The
NCDOT will forward certification forms that it has contacted adjacent property owners of
this project's actions. Application is also made for 401 Water Quality Certification from
NCDWQ.
The NCDOT believes that a Section 404 General Permit 291 is applicable for
constructing these mitigation sites. Application is therefore made this permit too.
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Swansboro/Cedar Point Mitigation Sites Page 4 of 5

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Final mitigation planning documents for Cedar Point Mitigation Site and
Swansboro Mitigation Site (dated November 2000) are attached to this CAMA Major
Development permit application. Design plans for the sites have been included; Figures
2, 3 and 4 for Cedar Point and Figures 2 and 3 for Swansboro. These documents replace
the reports dated July 1999 and include comments from resource agencies as described in
this cover letter.
These two mitigation sites together will generate 0.31 acre of low marsh
restoration credit(2:1 restoration credit ratio) and 0.23 acre of high marsh restoration
credit (2:1 restoration credit ratio). These totals include the amount deducted for
conversion of open water from existing marsh during project construction. These credits
will be applied to future impacts to marsh and EFH.
Thank you for your assistance in processing this permit application. We believe
that all issues have been resolved and hope to begin construction of this project soon. If
you have questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Phillip Todd at
[phone], Extension 314.
Sincerely,
C • LA.1,..)
W. D. Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Dave Timpy, USACE, Wilmington
Ms. Kelly Williams,NCDCM, Raleigh
Mr. John Hennessy,NCDWQ, Raleigh
Mr. David Cox,NCWRC,Northside
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS, Raleigh
Mr. Ron Sechler,NMFS, Morehead City
Mr. Mike Street,NCDMF, Morehead City
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CAMA Major Development Permit November 9, 2000
Swansboro/Cedar Point Mitigation Sites Page 5 of 5

Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
1. APPLICANT
c. Street address or secondary road number
_ plc 4,4
a. Landowner:
C. .170,e-rsy,f�rr c Tra,svGe.. icri d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
Name N N. jurisdiction? X Yes No
Address 151-12) tv'ck- Geu-r�2 e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
City iZhk:Z.k N State N L creek, sound, bay) w t+� �`�- �nV�'�-•
Zip -'}4013 -1"SDay Phone nil 3‘41
Fax 1\9 31 .4.14 3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
b. Authorized Agent:
Name a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
Address
oa.,s t,T M ST G R,T C)
City State
Zip Day Phone b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? NtuJ woeK
Fax
c. Will the project be for public,private or commercial
use? gi-i c
c. Project name (if any) -TIP 1`). a`osw ram,
1- Ct Pot rr d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
Cif construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more space is needed, please attach
M07E: Permit will be issued in name ojlmrdowner(s), and/or additional pages.
project name.
CON5s'i%. GT Is^ (nt T'Ot4
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED Foe v e-z u
PROJECT
a. County Cm-TT t.t-r o 4cei.GAahaG�
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Form DCM-MP-1
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
4. LAND AND WATER N t p
CHARACTERISTICS
�II
a. Size of entire tract 6Et — �`+. -t n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
b. Size of individual lot(s) N I A wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.)
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MEW or C g z�`o�
NWL 5
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
sn►.r� , ►��`t wAr` N I A
e. Vegetation on tract (--t>C .c . waN. t"``ITt
t,a S1
f. Man-made features now on tract 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ns)N�
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land In addition to the completed application form, the
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.) following items must be submitted:
Conservation X Transitional • A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
X Developed Community
Rural Other other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
h. How is the tract zoned by local government? claiming to be the owner of said property, then
cgs. Ai— Comm ft.CA'A . forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable from the owner to carry out the project.
zoning? Yes X No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable) • An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
done for the tract? x Yes No Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
If yes, by whom? i=•ar.T oc NEPA Pto(—cm detailed description.)
W ft �105 g`� NUxsC Ar-t o.k_,T
k. Is the project located in a National Registered Please note that original drawings are preferred and
Historic District or does it involve a National only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
Register listed or eligible property? prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
Yes No adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
1. Are there wetlands on the site? )X Yes No Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
Coastal (marsh) X Other drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? `IDS requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
(Attach documentation if available) guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the

NCDOT/P&E BRANCH Fax:[phone] Dec 4 '01 16:43 P.03
Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like. 6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND —
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
• A list of the names and complete addresses application will allow only the development described in
adjacent waterfront (riparian) tandownc*s and: the application. The project will be subject to conditions
signed return receipts as proof that such owner and restrictions contained in the permit.
hare received a copy of the application and plats •
by certified mall. Such landowners must be advised I fy that to the best of my knowledge,the proposed
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal -. approved Coastal Management Program and will be
Management. Upon signing this form. the applicant conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name ✓ 3< ' - 1 I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
Address 'mac 42} grant permission to representatives of state and federal
Phone _at.>o►-i t`K- • '$6st_ review agencies to enter on the abeementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
Name \ C�' permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
Address \ `L• �$,� project.
Phone
I further certify that the information provided in this
Name '. - C ' application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Address - - .'# . - •
Phone "` * •' J4 7
LA
This is the, or day of 4- .-kfr o
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, print Name.- c_.- �fw4-1JIli t6 I- 64 ("fie'
permittee, and issuing dates. Signature 2L L auk) A..1., it. 4), b •N_►__ v›-ICAJN ^ landowner or Authorized Arms 6./twat.
Please induce attachments pertaining to your proposed
• A cherlc for$250 made payable to the Department of project.
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the `/ DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
application. ✓ DCM MP-3 Upland Development
✓ DCM MP-4 Structures Information
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in _ DCM MY-5 Bridges and Culverts
oceanfront and inlet areas. — DCM MP-6 Marina Development
• A statement, of compliance with the N.C. NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to space provided at the bottom of each form.
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act-
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C C)Ae 1 t\n tT CVNT t7ti
Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND
FILL tN1W4 �� _ 3y� e�l
(Except bridges and culverts)
-Tisrn& C* A 4Ot — L%. (ogy-
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all 1. EXCAVATION
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or MHW or NWL in cubic yards r e48`k
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
b. Type of material to be excavated '•
F,w tti„ott.t ' 4—
Average Final
Fadsdng Project c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
Length Width Deem Depth wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
Access (SAVs) or other wetlands? ✓ Yes No
channel
(MLW) or(NWL) d. Highground excavation in cubic yards ay oa
re tav 5� —� 'a 4 to Cy
opa- C`1
c3v.tar want -1
Canal ` C.&y*I'O.1 '40 C1
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
Boat MATERIAL
basin
a. Location of disposal area
Boat ksc') rR3t_ cA a-`k" c"
ramp
b. Dimensions of disposal area N /a
Rock
groin `x c. Do you claim title to disposal area? N /A
Yes No
Rock oE • If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
breakwater yqp' •: < owner.
. 'N �AS�is6ute
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
Other maintenance? Yes No ti JA
(Excluding If yes, where?
shoreline
stabilization)
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Form DCM-MP-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands If yes,
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? (1) Amount of material to be placed in the
Yes ✓ No water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes ✓ No (3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
V Yes _ No
If yes,
a. Type of shoreline stabilization (1) Dimensions of fill area SS cy
Bulkhead ✓ Riprap (2) Purpose of fill haws-r,i3.`' -asp-w
`4c10 rwt. A A •t 4 tic;mNC)
b. Length cwt.¢ga
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
35�
5. GENERAL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months and erosion controlled?
( -bFsl 42.1
�. &gNS:i-�vc� WRcE.t.s%-!c�c
(Source of information)
�7y�npt1� NGD rRj 'S
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material Ct-As4
cue- e,Ab ram, iatc&Kixliort. sTiz.ut.74vtrf. b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below dredge)?� , wc Iv
water level c'k`c 1
(1) Riprap 4ao cy
(2) Bulkhead backfill
c. Will wetlands be cr5ssed in transporting equipment
h. Type of fill material Ct.k.&& = e{t' SAP to project site? ✓ Yes No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts. lc niEceSSr4,4
_
i. Source of fill material
N/A M -c
ATS lUU 4� ITT%1. =}4J`� o MAN`P.^
nwA.c-T'S -ro W5,11, 1S
cE M 1'Germ...-. S T't
1;P it n MiTi6cmo..4 S' -
�w4•.s�
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES Applicant or Proj Name
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization) L �, G / -
*nature
a. Will fill material be brought to site? 1 I t4' 1
Yes ✓ No ate
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. Form DCM-MP-3
UPLAND
DEVELOPMENT
(Construction and/or land disturbing activities)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification.
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this Has a site development plan been submitted to the
proposed project. Division of Environmental Management for review?
Yes / No
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or If yes, date submitted
structures proposed N /A
i. Describe proposed method of sewage disposal.
N /A
b. Number of lots or parcels l
j. Have the facilities described in Item i. abov,e
c. Density (give the number of residential units and the received state or local approval? Ni-A.
units per acre) N/A (Attach appropriate documentation)
k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to
d. Size of area to be graded, filled or disturbed waters of the state (for example, surface runoff,
including roads, ditches, etc. sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent,
3—j ACl' wash down" and residential discharges).
4 �1 / A
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
Pt i least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins. 1. Describe proposed drinking water supply source
.(A �, If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion (e.g. well, community,
munity, public system, etc.)
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
N Z3 If yes, date submitted Resources? Yes ✓ No
- m. Will water be impounded? Yes ✓ No
z A. If yes, how many acres?
f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone,
asphalt, or concrete) to be used for paved surfaces. n. If the project is a oceanfront development, when
was the lot(s) platted and recorded? N IA
N I /A t.rxR., Poi* M�Mgr""' sue- b
-nP� G
g. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of Applicant M
o Project Name
MHW or NWL, or within 575 feet in the case of an N, C • G A
Outstandin Resource Water, to be covered by signature 0
4
g
impervious and/or built-upon surfaces, such as i / j 2-'1.) /
pavement, buildings, rooftops, or to be used for Date L.
vehicular driveways or parking. Ni /A
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Form DCM-MP-4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major e. Mooring buoys — N I A
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all (1) Commercial _Community _Private
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to (2) Number
this proposed project. (3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s) — N A
(1) Commercial _Community Private
(2) Number
(3) Length (4) Width of water body
(4) Width (5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond
(5) Finger Piers Yes No shoreline
(i) Number
(ii) Length f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(iii) Width (1) _ Commercial Community —Private
(6) Platform(s) Yes No (2) Number
(i) Number (3) Length
(ii) Length (4) Width
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed g. Other (Give complete description)
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines
(9) Width of water body
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) -- N/A
(1) Commercial Private TIP fit- F"'' rw�1("p�ti
(2) Length 2 wM (�g
(3) Width Applicant or loject Name
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) — N /A signature D
(1) Number ? t,o�
(2) Length(s) 9/Date
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Length 4`ln
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
•
wetlands 35
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands `{"S
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
February 13,2002
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
NC Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1548
Dear Madam or Sir:
The enclosed permit constitutes authorization under the Coastal Area Management Act, and where applicable, the
State Dredge and Fill Law, for you to proceed with your project proposal. The original(buff-colored form)is retained by you
and it must be available on site when the project is inspected for compliance. Please sign both the original and the copy and
return the copy to this office in the enclosed envelope. Signing the permit and proceeding means you have waived your right of
appeal described below.
If you object to the permit or any of the conditions,you may request a hearing pursuant to NCGS 113A-121.1 or 113-
229. Your petition for a hearing must be filed in accordance with NCGS Chapter 150B with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Drawer 11666, Raleigh;NC 27611, [phone] within twenty(20) days of this decision on your permit.
You should also be aware that if another qualified party submits a valid objection to the issuance of this permit within twenty
(20)days,the matter must be resolved prior to work initiation. The Coastal Resources Commission makes the final decision on
any appeal.
The project plan is subject to those conditions appearing on the permit form. Otherwise, all work must be carried out
in accordance with your application. Modifications, time extensions, and future maintenance require additional approval.
Please read your permit carefully prior to starting work and review all project plans, as approved. If you are having the work
done by a contractor,it would be to your benefit to be sure that he fully understands all permit requirements.
From time to time, Department personnel will visit the project site. To facilitate this review, we request that you
complete and mail the enclosed Notice Card just prior to work initiation. However, if questions arise concerning permit
conditions, environmental safeguards, or problem areas,you may contact Department personnel at any time for assistance.By
working in accordance with the permit,you will be helping to protect our vitally important coastal resources.
Very sincerely,
Douglas V.Huggett
Major Permits/Consistency Manager
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Enclosure
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Highway 24, in Carteret County, at the northeast
corner of the bridge from Cedar Point to Swansboro
Photo Index -2000: Photo #457, grid 11 N 1995: Photo # 436, grid 2 0
State Plane Coordinates x 2568000 y: 344400
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 7/3, 10/29 & 11/28/2001
Was Agent Present - YES (Phillip Todd)
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received -11/26/2001
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan -Carteret County
Land Classification from LUP - Rural, Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, CS, and CW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Mitigation for future Coastal Wetland impacts
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - breakwater
Planned - breakwater
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
Excavated Filled Other
(A) Coastal Wetlands - Spartina 4,118 sf
alterniflora, Spartina patens, Distichlis
spicata
(B) Shallow Bottom 10,340 sf
(C) Other - High Ground in AEC 31,200 sf
(D) Total CAMA AEC Disturbed: 45,658 sf (1.048 acres)
(E) Total area disturbed by project 1.048 acres
(F) Primary Nursery Area: No •
(G) Water Classification: SA HQW
(H) Open for Shellfishing: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to replace the
degraded breakwater with an offshore rock structure, and restore low marsh to be used as
restoration mitigation credit for future transportation projects.

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
NC DOT - Cedar Point Restoration
PAGE 2
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The site of this proposal is the northeast corner of the Highway 24 Bridge, from Cedar Point to
Swansboro, in Carteret County. Elevation of the existing fill at the restoration site is
approximately 9 feet, and the breakwater is 5 feet in elevation. The general purpose of the project
is to replace the deteriorating breakwater, which is armored on the offshore side with wood, tires
and fiberglass panels. A new rock structure will be constructed immediately offshore, and the
existing fill will be removed and the site graded and planted to restore low marsh between the
breakwater and the existing marsh. Existing fill will be excavated adjacent to Highway 24 to
restore low marsh and construct a channel to carry estuarine water to and from the marsh.
The site is bordered by the White Oak River on the west, low coastal marsh (Spartina alterniflora)
on the north and northeast, a filled commercial storage site and metal building on the east, and
Highway 24 on the south. Predominant vegetation on and adjacent to this site includes Spartina
alteriflora, Spartina patens, Distichlis spicata, and myrtles. This area is primarily commercial.
The site consists of a filled peninsula adjacent to Highway 24 and a filled area along Highway 24
which extends 50' perpendicular from highway 24 near the bridge and extends 100' perpendicular
from Highway 24 at the property line farthest from the bridge. The breakwater begins near the
bridge east headwall and extends perpendicular to highway 24 approximately 490'. Storm damage
has eroded the breakwater on the offshore side significantly and reverted the final 170 feet of the
breakwater to shallow bottom and coastal marsh (except 600 square feet of high ground and
concrete rubble at the very end). The area between the breakwater and fill adjacent to Highway 24
is shallow bottom and low marsh (Spartina alterniflora) in equal parts. No evidence of shellfish
was noted. The filled storage site to the east has a metal building and is void of perennial
vegetation. Soils in the area include Corolla Urban Land Complex and Carteret sand, frequently
flooded. The White Oak River is classified SA HQW at the project site by the North Carolina
Division Of Water Quality. The area is open to the taking of shellfish for consumption, and is not
designated as Primary Nursery Area by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. The
Carteret County Land Use Plan designates the project area as Rural, with all CAMA Areas of
Environmental Concern designated as Conservation.
The proposal is to replace the deteriorating, storm-damaged breakwater with a new stone
breakwater designed as recommended by the North Carolina Coastal Federation literature. The
area between the breakwater and the existing marsh will be graded and filled with sand from the
site to the same elevation as the existing low marsh, including approximately 1400 square feet of
high coastal marsh. This area will then be planted with Spartina alterniflora. The high ground fill
adjacent to Highway 24 will be graded at a 3:1 slope down to an elevation of 1.2 feet. The grade
will then become almost flat approaching the 8-foot wide steam channel dissecting the site. The
stream channel bank will be at 1.0 feet elevation and the bottom of the stream will be at 0.00
elevation. The area on the north side of the stream will then rise gradually to meet the existing
elevations that currently are vegetated with Spartina alterniflora. Twenty feet of the west end of
the stream and 70 feet of the east end of the stream(approximately 30 feet wide) will be excavated
in coastal marsh. This area has been deducted from the area the NC DOT has requested
restoration mitigation credit.

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
NC DOT - Cedar Point Restoration
PAGE 3
The restoration area adjacent to Highway 24 will be approximately 270 feet wide parallel to
Highway 24, 30 feet deep at the west end and 90 feet deep at the east end. The restoration area
behind the breakwater will be approximately 40 feet wide by 490 feet long. The breakwater will
be constructed from large rock. The area under the breakwater will be excavated to -1.15 feet. A
geotextile fabric will be installed. The breakwater will be approximately 16 feet wide and will rise
with 1.5:1 slope to an elevation of 2.5 feet. The White Oak River side of the breakwater will
include a ledge at 0.35 feet elevation approximately 3 feet wide.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
As proposed, the replacement of the existing breakwater, grading of the site and excavation of the
stream will result in: Approximately 2718 square feet of low marsh and 1400 square feet of high
marsh being excavated for the new stream and the low marsh behind the breakwater;
approximately 10,340 feet of shallow bottom will be excavated and filled to install the breakwater
and obtain grade behind the breakwater; approximately 31,200 square feet of high ground will be
excavated adjacent to Highway 24 and behind the new breakwater to install the low coastal marsh
and stream. The entire project is in the CAMA Coastal Shoreline Area of Environmental Concern.
Navigational use of the area can occur presently and this use could be expanded with the addition
of the stream. This site was filled in the distant past and the restored areas will result in site
conditions similar to their original hydrology and vegetation. The NC DOT has reduced the
estuarine system excavation impacts associated with this proposal by using higher elevations in the
stream and hand clearing. There is a high probability of turbidity expected during the
construction of the breakwater and marsh. The NC DOT has proposed to use design standards for
sensitive watersheds and standard NC DOT BMP's to minimize these impacts. The primary use
of this site will be for future mitigation needs. The restoration should improve the water quality in
the area by reducing erosion and increasing the area of low marsh. The replacement of the
breakwater will protect the fragile marsh system behind it.
The collective disturbance area for the project is 1.048 acres. Most of this area will be restored to
coastal marsh.
Bill Arrington December 10, 2001 Morehead City

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
1) APPLICANT: NC Department of Transportation County: Carteret
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Highway 24, at the northeast corner of the bridge from Cedar Point to
Swansboro. \ - )g
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: November 26, 2001
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: Yes To Be Forwarded: No
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: NO To Be Forwarded: YES Vb
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Bill Arrington DISTRICT OFFICE: MoreTiea\2 2011c,
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: C12ASTALMAN Jb .
B) DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED IN RALEIGH: FEE RECD:$ L17`-o0
PUBLIC NOTICE RECD: i/ END OF NOTICE DATE: \5jog
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES RECD: Q5 DEED RECD:
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: ri-`i \ vV1 ON: `3,I \a• G
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: l
of 0--)--- 150 DAY DEADLINE:
MAIL OUT DATE: I a- I$ - 0I STATE DUE DATE: I 8 - 0
FEDERAL DUE DATE: FED COMMENTS RECD:Ai I-) 7 ISs iiayi0 Z
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE alig.\ o'a DENY DRAFT ON a Pi();--
AGENCY DATE COMMENTS OBJECTIONS: NOTES
RETURNED YES NO
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and Natural Resources •
Division of Marine Fisheries Alf
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary NCDEI'1R
Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MEMORANDUM
TO: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Process' Coordinator
FROM: Mike Street
DATE: January 9, 2002
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE AND FILL PERMIT
NCDOT / Carteret County
Hwy 24 — NE corner of bridge from Cedar Pt. to Swansboro
Attached is the Divisions' reply for the above referenced project. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
MS/sw
P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-0769 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F.Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
RECEIVED
December 10, 2001 jAN 1 0 200Z
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MEMORANDUM: -1 I
TO: Mr. Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director DEC I 1 2001
Division of Marine FisheriesDMF-H _
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FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator s
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
JAN -
Applicant: NC-Deparfinent of Transportation
Project Location: Cal it-let County, Highway 24, at the northeast corner of he b ge from C
Point to Swansboro.
Proposed Project: Proposes to replace the degraded breakwater with an offshore rock structure, and
restore low marsh to be used as restoration mitigation credit for future
transportation projects.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
December 21, 2001. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Bill
Arrington at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested
REPLY: eY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED ,� DATE / 9 - 0 Z—
151-8 Hwy. 24, Hestron Plaza II, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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State of North Carolina A14711171i
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Marine Fisheries
Michael F. Easley, Governor
I"1CDEI1R
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Bill Arrington
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director
Division of Marine Fisheries
DATE: November 15, 2001
SUBJ: Construction of Swansboro & Cedar Point Mitigation Sites
Tip # R-2105WM / Onslow & Carteret Counties
I have reviewed the comments provided by the District Manager and/or Bio-Supervisor
and concur with their recommendation(s).
P4/6=.4;)/ dA/ov
Director, Date
Preston P.Pate, Jr.
Deputy Director, Date
Michael G. Buhl
Habitat rotection Section Date
Section Chief,
Michael W. Street
P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-0769 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment A/TA
and Natural Resources ��
Division of Marine Fisheries '�''��
Michael F. Easley, Governor I1CDE1R
William G. Ross. Jr., Secretary
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
November 14, 2001
Mr. Bill Arrington
Division of Coastal Management
Hestron Plaza II, 151 B, Hwy 24
Morehead City, NC 28557
Subject: Construction of Swansboro and Cedar Point Mitigation Sites,
TIP No. R-2105WM
Dear Mr. Arrington:
This letter provides supplemental comments to our comments covered by the memorandum dated
October 8, 2001 from Mike Street to you. These comments are for the proposed Swansboro
Mitigation Site. The NCDOT proposes to connect an existing ditch to the White Oak River with
a straight channel. A straight ditch create direct flow from the existing stormwater outfall rather
than sheet flow, therefore we recommend that this ditch not be approved. The proposed basin
(plunge pool) for the stormwater outfall should be constructed as proposed, but should not be
connected to the White Oak River.
Sincerely,
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Supervisory Biologist
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WILMING-TON DISTRICT
Action 11): 200100396 TIP No. R-2105WM State Project No. County: Onslow
(;N;NERAI.PERMIT(REGIONAI,AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner: North Carolina Department of Taainsportation(NCDOT)
Address: William D. Gilmore, P,E.,Manager v '
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Project Development and E Analysis
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15,18 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548 FELtit2002
Telephone Number: 910 733-7844,( ) extension 307 eZ .
Mr.:)rr1.]t i'_AD
Size and Location of project(waterway, road name/number,town,etc.): On the northeast side of NC 24,at the
south end of the bridge crossing the White Oak River,Swansboro, Onslow County,North Carolina.
Description of Activity: Construction of the Cedar Point Mitigation Site as described in NCDOT letter dated
November 9, 2000 and"Final Mitigation Planning Report"dated November 2000 and NCDOT letter dated
November 20, 2001 permanently impacting 0.06 ae of wetlands(smooth cordgrass(Spartina altcruiflora)) and
converson of existing 0.018 acres of existing marsh(Spartina altentiflora) to open water. Construction of the Cedar
Point Mitigation Site will result in a net total of 0.78 (after compensatory mitigation)ac of restored coastal marsh
including 0.36 ac of smooth cordgrass(Spartina alterniflora)and 0.42 ac of saltmeadow(Spartina patens). This
verification supercedca the April I2, 2001 verification for this project.
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Applicable Law; X Section 404(Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1344)
Section 10(River and Harbor Act of 1899)
Authorization: . Nationwide Permit Number
^Regional General Permit Number
Your work is authorized by this Regional General(kGP) or Nationwide(NWP)Permit provided it is accomplished
in strict accordance with the attached conditions and your submitted plans. If your activity is subject to Section 404
(if Section 404 block above is checked),before beginning work you must also receive a Section 401 water quality
certification from the N.C. Division of Environmental Management, telephone[phone]. For any activity
within the twenty coastal counties,before beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal
Management, telephone[phone].
Please read and carefully comply with the attached conditions of the RGP or NWP. Any violation of the conditions
of the ItCiP or NWP referenced above may subject the permitter,to a stop work order,a restoration order, and/or
appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army RGP or NWP verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain
any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permitter may need to contact appropriate State
and local agencies before beginning work.
If there are any questions regarding this authorization or any of the conditions of the RGP or NW?,please contact
please contact Dave Timpy at tel hone number(910)251-4634.
Date January 29, 2002 ]/
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Subject: Re: Cedar Point mitigation site
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 11:46:47 -0500
From: Bill Arrington <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR DCM
To: Cathy Brittingham <[e-mail]>
CC: Doug Huggett <[e-mail]>,
Kelly Williams <[e-mail]>
Hi Cathy,
Sounds like you are more busy than ever. I need to stay in the office for a couple weeks just to get caught
up on paper work. I keep getting called out for brush fires. Is everything a brush fire?I guess maybe it is
by the time I get it.
I think you understand my stance on the impacted marsh. The areas of marsh that will be impacted during
construction should be considered impacts. Most of these areas will be returned to marsh and open water.
The areas that revert to marsh or are open water would then be considered mitigation. Therefore,
considering them impacts at the time of construction, and then giving mitigation credit if they re-vegetate
would in effect zero the impacts out. So DOT will not receive any net gain of mitigation credit from the
marsh areas that are impacted. If we compare the plats from existing marsh and post installation marsh to
calculate the mit. credit given, as you state in "conditions", we will execute the process I am describing.
See the attached permit for my comments in red. 2P5 nS-C i CD✓Y1 \I Q )0°3'
I hope you can catch up with your brush fires, l‘. 50 S I 1 i 1‘
Bill
on 44A 5ame Pa (An tin *L-2
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Cathy Brittingham wrote: I
-Wte y • ' n o OY- -�d► f,
Doug, Kelly and Bill, ety jig —ON v'e . al 1"T��014
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The CAMA permit for the Cedar Point mitigation site has not yet been issued I got pulled away to
work on a "crisis" with a Wilmington Bypass permit condition for a shortnose sturgeon moratorium that
started on February 1st.
Thanks to Kelly and Bill for getting me your comments so speedily last Friday morning. DOT "needed"
their permit for this mitigation site by February 1st. I am not sure what the implications are for DOT that
the permit has not yet been issued. But I am sure at some point they will let me know!
I have incorporated comments from Kelly and Bill into the attached draft permit. The issues that we may
all need to discuss further are:
• Whether DOT should get mitigation credit for the breakwater structure (Kelly says no because it
isn't marsh, Bill says yes because it was recommended by resource agencies, is expensive, and is
part of the total mitigation site). Currently it appears as though DOT is including the breakwater
structure in their estimate of available mitigation credit.
• Whether DOT should subtract the existing marsh areas they are impacting from the mitigation
credit available. (Kellys says yes they should be subtracted because you can't receive credit for
converting marsh to marsh, I think Bill says no because the impacted marsh will be marsh in the
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end and it will all zero out.)
Please let me know your comments on the revised draft CAMA permit attached ASAP. Thanks.
Cathy Brittingham
Transportation Project Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638
[phone] X238 phone
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Re:Cedar Point mitigation site
Subject: Re: Cedar Point mitigation site
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2002 17:46:59 -0500
From: Kelly Williams <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR DCM
To: Cathy Brittingham<[e-mail]>
I don't see how they are counting the breakwater as marsh restoration-there shouldn't be a need to "subtract
it out" since it's not marsh- My understanding is that the breakwater is out in the water in front of the site
with water between it and the marsh. Are they getting credit for the water between the breakwater and the
marsh? If so-what kind of credit-only the marsh is restoration- we can't help it if they need a structure to
protect their mitigation site from erosion- my opinion. Do whatever Bill says-if it comes up later then my
comment is noted.
They have in the past not gotten credit for any areas of marsh they are turning into open water-it doesn't
"zero out"- if they get credit for it they will want to debit it in the future. For example, if they restore 1
acre of marsh total and destroy .25 acres to do that, they have .75 acres of credits available for a future
project. In Bill's scenario they would have 1 acre of credit available and would then have been permitted
to destroy 1.25 acres total-that's a net loss and it's not allowed. Subtracting the acreage of marsh turned
into open water in other words not getting credit for it in the first place is the only thing that will zero it
out.
I made a few changes highlighted in pink and have attached it.
Cathy Brittingham wrote:
Doug, Kelly and Bill,
The CAMA permit for the Cedar Point mitigation site has not yet been issued I got pulled away to
work on a "crisis" with a Wilmington Bypass permit condition for a shortnose sturgeon moratorium that
started on February 1st.
Thanks to Kelly and Bill for getting me your comments so speedily last Friday morning. DOT "needed"
their permit for this mitigation site by February 1st. I am not sure what the implications are for DOT that
the permit has not yet been issued. But I am sure at some point they will let me know!
I have incorporated comments from Kelly and Bill into the attached draft permit. The issues that we may
all need to discuss further are:
• Whether DOT should get mitigation credit for the breakwater structure (Kelly says no because it
isn't marsh,Bill says yes because it was recommended by resource agencies,is expensive, and is
part of the total mitigation site). Currently it appears as though DOT is including the breakwater
structure in their estimate of available mitigation credit.
• Whether DOT should subtract the existing marsh areas they are impacting from the mitigation
credit available. (Kellys says yes they should be subtracted because you can't receive credit for
converting marsh to marsh, I think Bill says no because the impacted marsh will be marsh in the
end and it will all zero out.)
Please let me know your comments on the revised draft CAMA permit attached ASAP. Thanks.
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Cathy Brittingham
Transportation Project Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1638
[phone] X238 phone
[phone] FAX
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Wetland Restoration Specialist
NC Division of Coastal Management
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Re:Draft CAMA permit for your review-Cedar Point mitigation site
Subject: Re: Draft CAMA permit for your review - Cedar Point mitigation site
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2002 08:54:24 -0500
From: Bill Arrington <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR DCM
To: Cathy Brittingham <[e-mail]>
Hey Cathy,
I think I answered your ? for me and a couple not for me. Some are just my opinions
and
don't mean much. Call if you need anything else. The way I plot out the square
footage
of their requested mit. , it would include the breakwater. It will be an expensive
structure to build. It will also be very valuable to the marsh. I would like to see
them
use very large rock for the breakwater and fill the voids between the rocks with sand
and vegetate the breakwater with alterniflora. Is that crazy? I think it would look
better, be stronger and serve a biologic function. I have too much time to think?
Bill
Cathy Brittingham wrote:
> Bill and Kelly,
> If there is any possibility that you can review this CAMA permit today
> (Friday), I would really appreciate it. DOT needs the permit today. I
> am very sorry for the ridiculously short turnaround time.
> There are questions for both of you imbedded in the attached permit
> conditions from me. Anything highlighted in yellow is questionable.
> Please let me know your thoughts.
> Thanks!
> --
> Cathy Brittingham
> Transportation Project Coordinator
> NC Division of Coastal Management
> 1638 Mail Service Center
> Raleigh, NC 27699-1638
> (919) 733-2293 X238 phone
> (919) 733-1495 FAX
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MEMORANDUM:
TO: DOUG HUGGETT
FROM: BILL ARRINGTON
SUBJECT: COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS - CAMA MAJOR PERMIT—
Cedar Point Restoration Site, Highway 24, Cedar Point, Carteret County
DATE: December 10, 2001
The following are my comments and recommendations regarding the above mentioned proposal.
The project consists of replacing the existing breakwater with a rock breakwater just offshore and
excavating the filled areas behind the new breakwater and adjacent to Highway 24 to restore low
marsh and create a stream. Of the 45,658 square feet of Area of Environmental Concern disturbed,
Approximately 34,000 square feet will be restored to low marsh and 8,000 square feet will be the
breakwater. DOT worked to minimize impacts by decreasing the depth of the stream channel
dissecting the site. The White Oak River is coastal water. The project is well designed with
minimization of impacts. I would recommend the project be approved contingent upon the following
conditions:
1) The temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or
vegetated wetlands is not authorized.
2) o excavated or fill material will be placed at any time, in any marsh or surrounding waters,
1 outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the work plats.
3) All excavated materials will be confined above mean high water and landward of regularly or
irregularly flooded marsh behind adequate dikes or other retaining structures to prevent
spillover of solids into any marsh or surrounding waters.
4) The breakwater rock will be clean and free of any lose dirt or pollutants, except in trace
V quantities.
5) In order to protect water quality, runoff from the construction must not visibly increase the
amount of suspended sediments in adjacent waters.
1 /Breakwater must be constructed prior to excavation and grading behind breakwater.
7) All fill material must be clean and free of any pollutants, except in trace quantities. Metal
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products, organic materials, or unsightly debris will not be used.

8) Planting rate, soil physiology and soil fertility of excavated and filled areas shall insure
etative coverage in one growing season.
Drop-down areas are included every 100 feet as recommended by NOAA.
10)The breakwater is flagged every 50 feet with yellow reflectors at least 3 feet above mean high
hater.
Cc: Doug Huggett
Charles Jones
Ted Tyndall

�OF \ IA �R Michaelr . Easley. Governor
�O G William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p 1 Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
ngton Regional Office
December 20, 20
Mr. W.D. Gilmore DEC 2 1 2001
North Carolina Department of Transportation DIVISION OF
1548 Mail Service Center COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Raleigh, NC 27699-1543
RECEIMet: EXEMPTION
Stormwater Project No. SW8 011211
DEC 2 7 0001 NC DOT TIP NO R-2105WM
DIV.OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT Swansboro & Cedar Point
RALEIGH Carteret/Onslow County
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
The Wilmington Regional Office received a copy of the CAMA Major Permit Application for constructing
a mitigation site on December 13, 2001. Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined that the
development activities proposed at this time will not pose a threat to surface water quality from stormwater runoff
The Director has determined that projects that are reviewed and approved by the Division as not posing a water
quality threat from stormwater runoff should not be subject to the stormwater management permitting requirements
of 15A NCAC 2H.1000.By copy of this letter,we are informing you that your project will not require a stormwater
management permit.
If the subject project disturbs five acres or more and has a point source discharge of stormwater runoff,then
it is also subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater discharge
requirements. You are required to have an NPDES permit for stormwater discharge from projects meeting these
criteria.The stormwater rules require the Division to permit the common plan of development,therefore,any future
development on the property, regardless of whether a CAMA Major permit is also required, will require a
Stormwater Management Permit application and permit issuance from the Division of Water Quality prior to any
construction.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter,please contact Ms. Linda
Lewis at [phone].
Sincerely,
�.� c
Rick Shiver
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
RS/arl: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\CAMA\011211.Dec
cc: Morehead Cama,DCM
Katrina Marshall, Carteret/Onslow County Inspections
Doug Huggett, DCM
Wilmington Regional Office
Central Files
fslLDENR
N.C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C.28405 [phone] Fax[phone] Customer Service
800-623-7748

�OF WA1 Michael F.Easley,Governor
99 William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
\O G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J.Thorpe, Ph.D.
=.i Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
January 14, 2002
NC Department Transportation
Mr. W.D Gilmore
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1543
SUBJECT: Approval of 401 Water Quality and
Additional Conditions
DOT Mitigation at NE corner of
Bridge from Cedar Point to
Swansboro
DWQ Project# 011850
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions (WQC # 3274) to conduct the
following activity at the NE corner of the bridge from Cedar Point to Swansboro in Carteret County. This
approval allows you to:
1).Replace a degraded breakwater;
2).Remove existing fill to restore low marsh.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your CAMA application
dated December 10, 2001 received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). After reviewing your
application,we have determined that General Water Quality Certification Number 3274 covers this activity.
This Certification allows you to use your CAMA Permit when the NC Division of Coastal Management
issues it. Please keep in mind that there may be additional Federal, State or Local regulations applicable to
your project, such as (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply
Watershed regulations and Coastal Stormwater. In addition, this approval will expire when the
accompanying CAMA Permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your CAMA
application dated December 10, 2001. If you change or modify your project,you must notify the Division
(DWQ) in writing and you may be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the
property is sold,the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby
responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project(now or in the future)
exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For
this approval to be valid,you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and the
additional conditions listed below:
1). Turbidity controls must be maintained during the project construction so that turbidity does not
exceed 25 NTUs outside the project area.(i.e.,Turbidity curtains). Please contact this Office at the number
listed below if there are any problems with turbidity;
2). The attached Certificate of Completion(COC)must be submitted to the Division upon final
construction of the site.
fittENR
Ex127 Cardinal Drive t.,Wilmington,NC 28405-3845 Telephone [phone] FAX[phone]
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Mr. W.D Gilmore
January 14, 2002
Please notify this Office at the number listed below if any problem arises during the construction of the
project that may affect water quality.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification,you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a
written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its
conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the DWQ Permit# 011850 under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Joanne Steenhuis or Rick Shiver at 910-395-3900.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
} Acting Director, Division of Water Quality
Attachments: GC #3274
Certificate of Completion »r
REC `
cc: Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office—Henry Wicker JAN 1 t;
WiRO-Joanne Steenhuis
401/Wetland Unit, Central Office—Cyndi Karoly DIV.OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
CAMA Morehead City—Bill Arrington RALEIGH
CAMA Raleigh—Doug Huggett
Central Files

Cedar Point Restoration Site
Subject: Cedar Point Restoration Site
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 13:17:30 -0500
From: Bill Arrington <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR DCM
To: Cathy Brittingham<[e-mail]>
The proposed replacement of the breakwater and restoration of low marsh
at the northeast corner of the Highway 24 Cedar Point to Swansboro
Bridge, in the town of Cedar Point, in Carteret County is consistent
with the Carteret County Land Use Plan provided all local, state and
federal guidelines are followed during construction.
Bill Arrington
l of 1 12/11/01 11:I3 AM

DEC 1 3 2
NCDENR 00.1
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural /ls►oN of
Division of Coastal Management MANAGEMENT
Michael F.Easley,Governor Donna D.Moffitt, Director William G.Ross Jr., Secretary
December 10, 2001
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Mr. Charles Gardner, Director ��c ��
Division of Land Resources
DEC 1 8 tUti1
FROM: Doug Huggett DIN.OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Major Permits Processing Coordinator RALEIGH
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Carteret County, Highway 24, at the northeast corner of the bridge from Cedar
Point to Swansboro.
Proposed Project: Proposes to replace the degraded breakwater with an offshore rock structure, and
restore low marsh to be used as restoration mitigation credit for future
transportation projects.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
December 21, 2001. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Bill
Arrington at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
VThis agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. Semi: Tt t�oi. rn�s� per zll erns �. z-d S&c .... � co..ra 1
Ceq.%re s t QC. Sed;.,-..4og••_ {PDiLs Cc4e. A�� E M�►•.orL 1w-o� oree..o..� csi-zbt;sL.
LLr-d Q,al;t Ste• This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE 17 2oo 1
151-8 Hwy. 24, Hestron Plaza II, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet ht ://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura ources
Division of Coastal Management ' MAN OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Michael F.Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
December 10, 2001
MEMORANDUM: RECEIVED
TO: Mr. William A. McNeil, Director DEC 1 q 2001
Division of Community Assistance DIV.OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
RALEIGH
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE &FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Carteret County, Highway 24, at the northeast corner of the bridge from Cedar
Point to Swansboro.
Proposed Project: Proposes to replace the degraded breakwater with an offshore rock structure, and
restore low marsh to be used as restoration mitigation credit for future
transportation projects.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed'project and return this form by
December 21, 2001. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Bill
Arrington at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED (YY. 14_d DATE / a /7 0/
151-8 Hwy. 24, Hestron Plaza II, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet htlp://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
December 18,2001
MEMORANDUM IV
REC
TO: Mr. Joseph H. Henderson, Director �001
State Property Office DEC 2 1
Department of Administration Mp�ygaE$UIT
oN.OF CO ; EKIH�
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
APPLICANT: NORTH CAROLINA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT LOCATION: HIGHWAY 24, IN CARTERET COUNTY,AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE BRIDGE FROM CEDAR POINT TO SWANSBORO
PROPOSED PROJECT: REPLACE THE DEGRADED BREAKWATER WITH AN
OFFSHORE ROCK STRUCTURE AND RESTORE LOW MARSH
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by January 8,2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Doug Huggett at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data
are requested.
REPLY
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are
incorporated.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED / cx - 1�� DATE U--101) 0
1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 28699-1638
Phone: [phone]\ FAX: [phone]\ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us
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Division of Coastal Management nnEE ps.IA.MANAGEME
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Michael F. Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director Will G•Mo�ss ROANtary
December 18, 2001
MEMORANDUM
TO: Linda Sewall. Directorc.
Division of Environmental Health
2 ` 1
FROM: Doug Huggett SHELLFISH SANITATION 1
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
APPLICANT: NORTH CAROLINA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT LOCATION: HIGHWAY 24, IN CARTERET COUNTY. AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE BRIDGE FROM CEDAR POINT TO SWANSBORO
PROPOSED PROJECT: REPLACE THE DEGRADED BREAKWATER WITH AN
OFFSHORE ROCK STRUCTURE AND RESTORE LOW MARSH
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by January 8, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project. please
contact Dou` Huggett at 7;;-229;. When appropriate. in-depth comments with supporting data
are requested.
REPLY
/ This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
V This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are
incorporated.
This agency_ objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED- CALL /
DATE /3 l C Z
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GENERAL COMMENTS Applicant: /1) -
fie applicant should be advised that plans and specifications for all water system improvements must be
approved by the Division of Environmental Health prior to the award of a contract or the initiation of construction (as
required by 15A NCAC 18C 0.0300 et. seq.). For information, contact the Public Water Supply Section, (919)733-
2460.
This project will be classified as a non-community public water supply and must comply with state and federal
drinking water monitoring requirements. For more information, the applicant should contact the Public Water
Supply Section, [phone].
If this project is constructed as proposed, we will recommend closure of adjacent waters to the harvest of shellfish.
For information regarding the shellfish sanitation program, the applicant should contact the Shellfish Sanitation
Section, [phone]. -
Cumulative Impacts from this type of project could cause deterioration in water quality. The proposed project
would increase impervious surfaces and alter natural drainage patterns. There would be a loss of natural
vegetation causing an increase in stormwater runoff which could jeopardize the open status of adjacent waters.
For more information, the applicant should contact the Shellfish Sanitation Section at [phone].
The subject project is located in an area open to shellfish harvesting. The 10-slip dock, as proposed, would not
cause closure in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A MARINAS: DOCKING FACILITIES: OTHER MOORING AREAS;
however, dockage at the facility could exceed 10 boats. If this was to occur, closure would be recommended in
accordance with DEH rules. For information regarding shellfish sanitation, the applicant should contact the Shellfish
Sanitation Section at [phone].
Proliferation of these type facilities could cause deterioration in water quality and consequentty additional closures
of shellfishing waters. For more information, the applicant should contact the Shellfish Sanitation Section at
[phone].
The spoil disposal area(s) proposed for this project may produce a mosquito breeding problem. For information
concerning appropriate mosquito breeding measure, the applicant should contact the blic Health Pes
Management lion at( 52)726-8970. The applicant oul c
also contact Q with Mosuric
Control in ~�: County at C.V./
This is a mosquito breeding area. Construction plans dna operations should include awareness cf this. The
applicant should contact the Public Hearth Pest Management at [phone] for a site visit cr infermaticn IC nec
prevent the creation of more mosquito habitat.
V The applicant should contact ' �� , ` .e with Moscurro Control in 1_, L -%--
County at 6;_-
910 - (C - v The applicant shoulc be advised that this area is a mcsauito infested habitat. Mosquito controi wilt be c cropiem.
The applicant should be advised that prior to the removal or demolition of dilapidated structures, an extensive
rodent control program may be necessary in order to prevent the migration of rodents to adjacent areas. For
information concerning rodent control, contact the local health department or the Public Hearth Pest Mancgement
Section, [phone].
The applicant should be advised tc contact the local health department recording their requirements for septic
tank installations (as required under 15A. NCAC 18A .1900 et.seq.). For information concerning septic tan( ono
other on-site waste disposal methods. contact the On-Site Wastewater Section at [phone].
The applicant should be advisee to contact the local hearth department regarding the sanitary facilities recuirea for
this project.
Tne applicant should work with the local health department to assure that plans for the
are approved prior to constr ction.
Reviewer: �� Date: / 7 ,A17)/

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donne D. Moffitt, Director William 0 Ross Jr., Secretary
December 18, 2001
MEMORANDUM
TO; Mr. David Cox
Wildlife Resources Commission
ATTN: Highway Project Coordinator
FROM: Doug IIuggctt
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
St BJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
APPLICANT: NORTH CAROLINA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT LOCATION: HIGHWAY 24, I'N CARTERET COUNTY, AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE BRIDGE FROM CEDAR POINT TO SWANSBORO
PROPOSED PROJECT: REPLACE THE DEGRADED BREAKWATER WITH AN
OFFSHORE ROCK STRUCTURE AND RESTORE LOW MARSH
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by January 8, 2002, If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Doug Huggett at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data
are requested,
REPLY
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are
incorporated_
This en objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments,
SIGNED 1✓G4✓IQC DATE bl PO f02
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Phone: [phone] FAX; 919-733-14951 Internet: http://dcm2•enr.state.nc,us
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Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary
December 18, 2i'ECEIVED
MEMORANDUM JAN 1 0 t�
2002
TO: Mr. L. A. Sanderson, P. E. DIV.OFCOASTALMANAG
Highway Administrator RALEIGH i be '�1 $
Division of Highways
FROM: Doug Huggett 04,�'�of Ni,�'�d*�1".
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
APPLICANT: NORTH CAROLINA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT LOCATION: HIGHWAY 24, IN CARTERET COUNTY, AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE BRIDGE FROM CEDAR POINT TO SWANSBORO
PROPOSED PROJECT: REPLACE THE DEGRADED BREAKWATER WITH AN
OFFSHORE ROCK STRUCTURE AND RESTORE LOW MARSH
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by January 8, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Doug Huggett at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data
are requested.
REPLY
V This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are
incorporated.
This agency objects t th project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE ( /07--
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pry,oF COASTALGEMENT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR January 8, 2001 SECRETARY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
FROM: Roberto Canales, P.E. eL,
State Construction& Materials Engineer
SUBJECT: Agency Permit Application Review and Comments
At the request of Mr. Len Sanderson we have reviewed the listed permit application and
have no objections as proposed.
12/20/01 Pender Co Corcus Ferry Road—Resurface existing causeway and
strengthen the causeway
Comments: If the purpose of doing this work is for
DOT to consider it for addition to the state system, the
homeowner association should coordinate with the DOT
District office in Jacksonville. They may mention DOT
only as an emphasis for the permit.
12/20/01 Onslow Co. 9110 9th Street in Surf City—Construct private boat
ramp, pier, boat lift and bulkhead
12/21/01 Brunswick Co. East of Sunset Beach Bridge—Maintenance dredging of
Mary's and Turtle Creek
Comments: We would caution that dredging operation
take care not to enhance or promote additional erosion
problems.
12/21/01 Carteret Co Highway 24 at the northeast corner of the bridge from
Cedar Point to Swansboro—Replace the degraded
breakwater with an offshore rock structure and restore
low marsh.
Comments: In tidal areas such as this, it is difficult to
excavate material and install this fabric in the presence
of water. On an outgoing tide with good winds, this
could be accomplished. Also in a tidal area with such
sandy soils, a shelf of soil is difficult to maintain. The
soil tends to move and settle with the variation of the
water elevation, similar to sand on a beach.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
STATE CONSTRUCTION&MATERIALS BRANCH WEgSITE: WW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
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1539 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC

Mr. Doug Huggett
January 8, 2002
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These applications have been discussed with Division Engineers Allen Pope and Neil
Lassiter, and they have no objections to the applications.
If we can be of any additional assistance, please feel free to contact me at 919 715-5662.
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Cc: Len A. Sanderson, P.E.
J. D. Goins, P.E. (attn: David Allsbrook, P.E.)
H. A. Pope, P.E.
C. E. Lassiter, P.E.
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Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
December 18, 2001
MEMORANDUM ED
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TO: Mr. John Sutherland, Chief MAR 2 1 2002
Water Planning Section
Division of Water Resources pN,of CO RTAALE1GAHINI PkGF_MENT
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
APPLICANT: NORTH CAROLINA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT LOCATION: HIGHWAY 24, IN CARTERET COUNTY, AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE BRIDGE FROM CEDAR POINT TO SWANSBORO
PROPOSED PROJECT: REPLACE THE DEGRADED BREAKWATER WITH AN
OFFSHORE ROCK STRUCTURE AND RESTORE LOW MARSH
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by January 8, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Doug Huggett at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data
are requested.
REPLY
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are
incorporated.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED X*4-'44 — DATE 3//ems"
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Michaell' •t1�I�� uerr�p Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
December 18,2DQ1_.._.
MEMORANDUM OCIE12% i
TO: Ms. Renee Gledhill-Early, Director DEC 20 2001 1)cce /�
Division of Cultural Resources -3 I
Archives& History Building } TOE PRESERVATION OFFICI
FROM: Doug Huggett .61`A4-11/4
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Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
APPLICANT: NORTH CAROLINA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
AOJECT LOCATION: HIGHWAY 24, IN cARTERET COUNTY,AT THE NORTHEAST
'' NER OF THE BRIDGE FROM CEDAR POINT TO SWANSBORO
PROPOSED PROJECT: REPLACE THE DEGRADED BREAKWATER WITH AN
OFFSHORE ROCK STRUCTURE AND RESTORE LOW MARSH
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by January 8,2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Doug Huggett at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data
are requested.
REPLY
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are
incorporated.
The;gency objects ttooj the •rroject for reasons described in the attached comments.
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1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 28699-1638
Phone: [phone]\ FAX: [phone]\ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us
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